In this episode, Chuck and Jeremy discuss the significant contribution prayer makes to children's spiritual development. They also examine the role parents can play in causing their children to pray and how they can help their children understand certain aspects of prayer.

With Easter right around the corner, Chuck and Jeremy talk about practical ways we can help our kids focus on our Risen Savior this Resurrection Sunday.

Teaching our kids to serve through the local church is essential to their spiritual development. In this episode, Chuck and Jeremy talk about how we can practically give our kids opportunitites to serve and how this sets them up as adults who live sacrificial lives of faith.

In this episode, Chuck and Jeremy talk with Worship Pastor Darren Hughes about the influence of Christian music on our children and the significance of filling your household with songs that worship our Creator and Savior.

Research indicates that engaging in mission trips and projects significantly contributes to a child's spiritual development. Chuck and Jeremy, both gearing up for mission trips, talk about the crucial role of discussing missions with your children and providing them the opportunity to participate in one before they graduate.

Lifeway Research shows that the most common factor in kids following the Lord into their adult years was regular Bible reading. Jeremy and Chuck discuss how parents can make this a habit in any stage of their children's development.

In their first episode of 2024, Chuck and Jeremy remind what our definition of successful parenting should be as Christ-followers. They dive into a Lifeway research that surveyed parents of adult children about contributing influencers in their kids' spiritual development.Research notes and quotes are mentioned from Nothing Less: Engaging Kids in a Lifetime of Faith by Jana Magruder.

In the final episode of the year, Chuck and Jeremy delve into the art of creating unique Christmas traditions that beautifully blend with this Christ-centered season, ensuring it remains the focal point for our family celebrations.

Jeremy and Chuck explore practical ways Christian parents can model and teach gratitude to their kids especially during this Thanksgiving season. We see from Ephesians 5:18-20 the direct connection between being Spirit-filled and expressing thankfulness.

In this episode, Chuck and Jeremy delve into the challenges of navigating the holiday season's hustle and bustle. They explore practical strategies for parents to safeguard against an overloaded schedule, emphasizing the importance of setting priorities and carving out time for rest amidst the seasonal chaos.

Many parents are seeing the statistical rise of anxiety and depression among adolescents today. How do we understand and approach this Biblically with our kids? Jeremy and Chuck interview Pastor Cameron Cloud who approaches this sensitive subject with the foundation of God's Word.

In this episode of Beyond Apparent, Chuck and Jeremy delve into the challenges parents face when navigating difficult and temporary seasons in their journey. Parenting can be a rollercoaster ride, and sometimes we find ourselves in the midst of storms, unsure of how to weather them. Our goal in this episode is to offer guidance, empathy, and practical tips for parents who might be feeling overwhelmed, stressed, or uncertain about how to cope with the unique challenges they're currently experiencing.

In this eye-opening episode, we delve deep into the two critical dangers parents often overlook when it comes to safeguarding their families against the influence of Satan.

Chuck and Jeremy continue their conversation about helping parents understand and support their children as they navigate the process of disentangling truth from error in their faith.

Chuck and Jeremy discuss practical insights to help parents understand and support their children as they navigate the process of disentangling truth from error in their faith. Whether your child is going through a period of doubt or a complete faith deconstruction, parents can trust the authority of Scripture and the love of God to guide HIs children through these difficult moments.

In this installment, Jeremy and Chuck have a conversation with Betsy Dean, a seasoned educator with extensive experience and one of the founders of Brookside Christian Academy. They explore educators' perspectives and closely examine how they can be partners in education.

Darren and Margy Hughes share the highs and lows of their international adoption journeys bringing Sophia and Isaac into their family.Darren, the worship/administrative pastor of Central Baptist Church, wrote and recorded a song with Butler, Hughes, and Hayes a few years ago about Sophia's adoption and the adoption of all believers into God's family. The music video can be found at this link: https://youtu.be/oRKcgsf4mEA?si=r8fcakrGCXyL2W-J

In this episode, Chuck and Jeremy address transgenderism and gender roles. The two main questions are answered: What is God's design for gender? What should our response be to distortions of God's design?

Chuck and Jeremy discuss how we can minister to those struggling with same-sex attraction.

In this episode, Chuck and Jeremy approach how to talk to your kids about homosexuality by defining terms and distinguishing between sin and temptation.